Welcome
to Our House and Garden

You have just arrived
at Our HouseMake yourself at home and enjoy all the
information and fun how-tos that
will keep you busy
around the house and in your back yard and garden.Be sure to visit often for interesting new tips and
tricks.
You'll always be welcome.

Our
House and Garden was created to provide a full range of helpful information
on everything you need to keep a home running smoothly. Tips and tricks
for improvements - both indoors and outside - are among the many informative
items found in each section. You'll find a range of beginner's guides,
also, that take you through step-by-step processes for such tasks as how
to use a Chinese wok and even how to build a retaining wall.

Decorating is always
great fun and we'll show you how to be creative on a budget. You can
build a pit in the back yard or outfit a full kitchen, make curtains
for French doors or decorate a Christmas tree - we offer tips on all
these great projects. When you're ready to entertain for any occasion,
you can find ideas for hosting the perfect brunch and setting out an
exquisite buffet. Throughout this site, you'll literally find hundreds
of subjects that will help make you the top host or hostess among your
friends and family. We also provide some guidance on wedding planning,
including how to choose the right dress along with the best photographer.

In the etiquette
department, you can also pick up some pointers if you're in doubt about
destination weddings or even how to eat those messy summertime foods.
For those of you who love to cook, there's a full-featured section with
recipes and how-to's ranging from basic information on such things as
how to choose a grill or season your grandmother's cast iron skillet.
If you love ethnic foods, or simply want to try some new dishes, we'll
take you around the world with Mexican, Asian, and Caribbean cuisine.
Yes, we even cover "Texas Ethnic" because it's so much fun!
Other favorites include desserts, wine and, perhaps the best of all
for many of us - cheese.

Do-it-yourselfer
resources also provide guidance for those pesky little chores and things
that often need fixing. Learn how to defrost a freezer or use a multi-tester
for safe electrical repairs. We'll walk you through the basics of painting
and show you a few tricks for specialty work including skiptrowel and
decorative spatter techniques. Kids can get in on the act with some
of the simpler painting methods.

In the outdoors,
you'll find a treasure trove of ideas on how to attract hummingbirds
or create a butterfly garden. A section on flowers and plants offers
information on varieties and which habitats they'll thrive in.

When you're feeling
the crafting urge, check out the hobbies and art sections. You may be
tempted to try a mosaic table or build a hypertufa or concrete planter.
We'll even show you how to make rocks. Learn how to make beautiful invitations
by hand or etch glasses for great gifts. Other gifting ideas include
decoupage, easy wine bags, and wine charms.

We hope you'll visit
often. Look for new home improvement ideas, fresh recipes, and plenty
more tips on throwing the best parties or simply making your life more
enjoyable.